Pulmonary edema

MONDO:0006932

Accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues causing disturbance of the gas exchange that may lead to respiratory failure. It is caused by direct injury to the lung parenchyma or congestive heart failure. The symptoms may appear suddenly or gradually. Suddenly appearing symptoms include difficulty breathing, feeling of suffocation, and coughing associated with frothy sputum. Gradually appearing symptoms include difficulty breathing while lying in bed, shortness of breath during activity, and weight gain (in patients with congestive heart failure).

Also known as: edema, pulmonary

85 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

High altitude pulmonary edema (4)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Respiratory failure (230) Lung disorder (225) Acute respiratory failure (139) Respiratory system disorder (127) Acute disease (18) Lower respiratory tract disorder (16) Human disease (14) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 35 Not yet recruiting 15 Not yet finished but already full! 10 Completed 24 Terminated 1

Tiny study on lung support in ARDS halted early

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study aimed to compare two ways of setting breathing machine pressure (PEEP) in patients with severe lung injury (ARDS). The goal was to see which method better protects the lungs and heart. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful results…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC

Pulmonary edema

Sub-types

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Tiny study on lung support in ARDS halted early